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Signed postcard photograph of the Polish model and pianist best known in the United States for her tenure with the Barnum & Bailey Circus, where she was featured on account of her exceptionally long hair, measuring 6'3". Kelter has inscribed "Best Wishes / Hanka Kelter / 1945" to verso. Very fine. 3.5 x 5.5 inches; 8.9 x 14 cm.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon's stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy's Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Signed postcard photograph of the Polish model and pianist best known in the United States for her tenure with the Barnum & Bailey Circus, where she was featured on account of her exceptionally long hair, measuring 6'3". Kelter has inscribed "Best Wishes / Hanka Kelter / 1945" to verso. Very fine. 3.5 x 5.5 inches; 8.9 x 14 cm.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon's stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy's Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.